@mfbull: Yes, something like that. Surprised we haven't heard more like that from him, to be honest.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:18:04 AM

Verstappen the latest to get out of shape through Degner. No shame there though, with the likes of Hamilton also doing the same today.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:18:24 AM

same nate.. the chance ferrari could do pull something out of the hat and cane it is just better that moving to another team for me ( all be it a good one)

by knightofAMG10/3/2014 2:18:29 AM

@Nate - how would it be possible to drive a machine above it's capabilities?! It is a machine. Driving techniques would differ from driver to driver, where someone can drive a car better than another. The F1 tracks are such that a single car may not be best the car at all races, and at all circumstances.

by Sundar10/3/2014 2:19:14 AM

@Sundar: Some drivers are able to eek out that little bit extra. The likes of Alonso and Hamilton are renowned for finding time where their team-mates can't necessarily find it in the same car.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:19:44 AM

And before I get jumped on for that, I'm not favouring Alonso or Hamilton - just stating a widely-held opinion.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:19:59 AM

Sorry, last post,,, can they use a token to go back to v-8 at 18k rpm.

by Chuck10/3/2014 2:20:10 AM

@Chuck: Haha, if only.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:20:21 AM

what happens if the typhoon hits on Sunday and it's too dangerous for the Grand Prix to take place...cancelled?

by Chris Lee10/3/2014 2:20:24 AM

@ChrisLee: It's likely the FIA will consider running the race on Saturday or on Sunday morning.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:20:43 AM

Raikkonen lifts through 130R on the most recent on-board.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:20:56 AM

Nate, whom you think will have the upper hand this weekend: Hamilton or Rosberg?

by Joe10/3/2014 2:21:18 AM

@Joe: Hamilton has been superb in the last two races but has never won here and only been on the Suzuka podium once, which is a surprise for him. This morning session suggests Rosberg has the early edge though, so let's see.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:22:00 AM

Rosberg quickest through the speed trap at 306km/h this morning.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:22:11 AM

In the event of typhoon, strap on some rally headlights and make it a Saturday night race.

by mfbull10/3/2014 2:22:15 AM

How many times has ROS been on podium here?

by Rohan Mehta edited by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:22:52 AM

@RohanMehta: He hasn't been.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:22:56 AM

There's smoke pouring out of Verstappen's Toro Rosso and he pulls off the race track just before the Dunlop curve. Not a great ending to that session for Jumbo.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:23:34 AM

Have to say, Verstappen has hardly disgraced himself on track in that session. Big concern for Toro Rosso however.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:24:00 AM

Verstappen sounded pretty calm on the radio about it, asking Toro Rosso what he needed to do.

by Nate Saunders10/3/2014 2:25:48 AM

Dude! You broke my car!

by mfbull10/3/2014 2:25:49 AM

So apart from that little hiccup for Verstappen - which wasn't his fault at all - I give his debut a huge smiley face. Well done son. #F1